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CAT 336E VS JCB 55Z Comparison
CAT 336E
₹ 59 L - 61 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
CAT 336E
₹59L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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CAT 336E
From ₹ 59 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
C9.3 (ATAAC)
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
C9.3 (ATAAC)
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
241 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
241 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
236 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
236 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
232 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
232 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
9307 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
9307 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
Tier 3
BS III
Emission Standard
Tier 3
BS III
Max Torque
880 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
880 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
37300 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
37300 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
38 700 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
38 700 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
7000 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
7000 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable axial position
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
variable axial position
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
578 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
578 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
380 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
380 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7490 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
7490 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11760 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11760 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
10320 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
10320 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
10750 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
10750 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
200 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
200 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
140 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
140 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
620 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
620 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
175 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
175 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
56 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
56 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
19 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
19 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
4040 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
4040 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
510 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
510 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3490 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3490 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and standard Cat greased/adjustable tension system – heavy crawler design for large excavators.
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and standard Cat greased/adjustable tension system – heavy crawler design for large excavators.
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11 180 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
11 180 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
3440 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
3440 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
3150 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
3150 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3150 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3150 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
3.150 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
3.150 m
2.208 m
Track Width
2800 mm
400 mm
Track Width
2800 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.0 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.0 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
9 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
9 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
300 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
300 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.28 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.28 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
GP, Heavy-Duty, Rock buckets
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
GP, Heavy-Duty, Rock buckets
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Hammer, Ripper, Grapple, Tilt-rotator
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Hammer, Ripper, Grapple, Tilt-rotator
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Monitor with machine info
Standard machine display
Display Type
Monitor with machine info
Standard machine display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 336E
Pros
- Strong Performance & Productivity
- Serviceability & Reliability
- Operator Comfort
JCB 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep
